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Runnemede

New Jersey · 8,443 residents (2025 est.) · 2.051 sq mi
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Runnemede is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,302. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,355
−2%since 2000
from 8,533 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,074 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 4,160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
−3%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Runnemede
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,302
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,126 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,503
+132%since 2000
from $19,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+7%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,423
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(7,668)
Black3.7%(315)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(306)
Asian1.5%(132)
Other0%
Diversity Score21%(1,791)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(6,137)
Black7.4%(619)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,070)
Asian2.6%(219)
Other3.7%(310)
Diversity Score54.6%(4,559)
Diversity Score
55
+160%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.4%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 88.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Runnemede, New Jersey?

Runnemede, New Jersey has about 8,355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Runnemede, New Jersey?

The typical household in Runnemede, New Jersey earns about $91,302 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Runnemede, New Jersey expensive?

In Runnemede, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $252,300, and the typical rent is about $1,423 a month.

How educated are people in Runnemede, New Jersey?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Runnemede, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Runnemede, New Jersey?

About 8.0% of people in Runnemede, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Runnemede, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Runnemede, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 687 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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